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Planning for Success
in Language Learning (pdf)
Preparing for
an ESL/EFL-Teaching Ministry (pdf)
In this short article, Lonna Dickerson deals with the questions,
Why isn't it enough to be a native speaker of English? Why do
I need additional specialized preparation? How much preparation
do I need? What types of preparation are available? She discusses
the professional preparation needed for a variety of teaching
opportunities and suggests additional steps prospective teachers
can take to get started in the field of EFL teaching.
Teaching a
Specialized Variety of English as a Foreign Language:
English for Biblical and Theological Purposes (pdf)
Cheri Pierson offers practical advice to EFL teachers whose students
must learn English for purposes of studying Bible and theology
(EBT), usually within the context of a Bible school, seminary,
Christian college or university. She addresses the need for EBT
instruction, discusses principles for planning instruction, and
lists steps for designing an EBT course.
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Our ICCT faculty is actively engaged in
publishing books and articles for TESOL teachers as well
as second language leaners and the coaches who assist on-field
language and culture learners.  Dictionary
of Theological Terms in Simplified English and Student WorkbookPrimarily intended for international students and pastors who
have a reasonable command of standard English, the Dictionary is valuable as an introduction to theology for youth and college
students and for seminary students, pastors, and others who need
a concise explanation of theological terms. It is especially helpful
for those who need to communicate biblical truths and theology
cross-culturally. The Student Workbook is a companion
to the Dictionary of Theological Terms in Simplified English
and is designed to introduce the English as a Second Language
(ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) student of theology
to a range of exercises that sharpen dictionary skills. It may
be used in a classroom setting or for independent study. Dictionary:
$14.95. Workbook: $9.95
The
Book of Mark: The Story of Jesus, A Studyguide in Simplified English
Written by Shari Plueddemann Maxwell, The Book of Mark (Harold Shaw Publishers at WaterBrook Press, 1999, 154 pp.) is
an easy-to-use study guide designed to help literacy students
and intermediate to advanced ESL/EFL learners enhance their language
skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Jesus. Written
in simplified English, this unique discussion guide features easy-to-understand
questions on each chapter of the book of Mark. It includes the
entire Bible text of Mark in the simplified New Life version.
Speechcraft: Discourse Pronunciation for Advanced Learners
Written by Laura D. Hahn (ICCT and also University of Illinois)
and Wayne B. Dickerson (University of Illinois), Speechcraft
is a series of three books designed to help non-native English
speakers interact in academic and professional settings. They
focus on the stress, rhythm and melody of English words and discourse.
Core textbook, Workbook for International TA Discourse, Workbook
for Academic Discourse, cassette tapes (University of Michigan
Press, 1999). Proceedings from the International Congress
on Language Learning
Edited by Lonna Dickerson, this CD-ROM contains almost 600 pages
of relevant insights and practical suggestions for lanuage coaches
who work with pre-field and on-field language and culture leaners.
Representing the views of a broad spectrum of specialists in the
field, each of the papers has a single overarching goal—to
equip coaches to help learners develop the proficiency they need
in order to communicate more effectively in their new languages
and cultures.
The following CD-ROMs are available from ICCT. For more information,
contact us at icct@wheaton.edu
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Getting Started in ESL/EFL: Resources
for Christian Educators
Designed especially for those who are involved in teaching ESL/EFL
as a Christian ministry and those who wish to begin this type
of ministry in North America or overseas.
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Resources for TESOL
More than 4,500 pages of practical articles, Web site lists
and other information for teachers of English to speakers of
other languages.
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Resources for Second Language Learners
More than 2,000 pages of learning materials, practical articles,
proficiency guidelines, Web site lists and other information
for those who are learning another language and culture.
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Resources for Language Coaches
More than 5,000 pages of practical articles, curriculum outlines,
Web site lists and other information especially relevant for
those who are involved in helping on-field personnel with language
and culture learning.
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